Recall 97V-197: 1988–1998 Blue Bird TC2000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Nov 7, 1997, covering about 16,338 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: front and rear engine school buses equipped with 60 gallon side mounted fuel tank barriers. These buses do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the fuel tank could be damaged, leaking fuel, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Blue bird will ship instructions and modification kits to the owners of these buses.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin march 10, 1998.owners who do not receive the free modification kits and instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V197000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-197?
Vehicle description: front and rear engine school buses equipped with 60 gallon side mounted fuel tank barriers. These buses do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
How is recall 97V-197 fixed?
Blue bird will ship instructions and modification kits to the owners of these buses.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.